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Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSX- 415BT Serial No. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 21.
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For safety, be sure to install this unit in the Warning dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit becomes hot during use. FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. For details, see “Connection/Installation” NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, (page 37).
Services offered by third parties may be (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout changed, suspended, or terminated without brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le prior notice. Sony does not bear any brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre responsibility in these sorts of situations. le fonctionnement.
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Important notice leakage of information during BLUETOOTH communication. Caution IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR If you have any questions or problems ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR concerning your unit that are not covered in CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER...
Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit Front panel release button Display window SRC (source) Turn on the power. (SEEK / – +) Change the source. Tune in radio stations automatically. Press and hold to tune manually. Press and hold for 1 second to turn the /...
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ALBUM / RM-X231 Remote commander Skip an album for audio device. Press and hold to skip albums continuously. (Not available when a USB device in Android mode or iPod is connected.) Press to thumbs up, or to thumbs down in Pandora®...
Getting Started Setting the Clock Press MENU, rotate the control dial to Detaching the Front Panel select [GENERAL], then press it. You can detach the front panel of this unit to Rotate the control dial to select [SET prevent theft. CLOCK-ADJ], then press it.
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between various devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data communication can be achieved easily just by touching the relevant symbol or designated location on NFC compatible devices. For a smartphone with Android OS 4.0 or Place the BLUETOOTH device within lower installed, downloading the app “NFC 1 m (3 ft) of this unit.
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lights up when the connection is To connect with the audio device, press SRC to select [BT AUDIO] and press (play/ made. pause). Note To connect with the cellular phone, press While connecting to a BLUETOOTH device, this unit CALL.
Connecting a USB Device Listening to the Radio Turn down the volume on the unit. Connect the USB device to the unit. Listening to the Radio To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB To listen to the radio, press SRC to select connection cable for iPod (not supplied).
Using Radio Data System Listening to the SiriusXM (RDS) Radio Selecting program types (PTY) Activating your SiriusXM Subscription Press PTY during FM reception. Only SiriusXM brings you more of what you Rotate the control dial until the love to listen to, all in one place. Get over desired program type appears, then 140 channels, including commercial-free press it.
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Notes After entering the passcode, press ENTER. • The activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but may take up to an hour. To unlock the channels, select [LOCK-OFF]. • Your radio will need to be turned on and receiving the SiriusXM signal to receive the activation To change the passcode message.
Before making a connection, select the USB mode (Android mode or MSC/MTP mode) Playback depending on the USB device (page 22). Connect a USB device to the USB port (page 11). Playing a USB Device Playback starts. In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is If a device is already connected, to start used as a general reference for the iPod playback, press SRC to select [USB] ([IPD]...
Adjust the volume on this unit. Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it Notes to confirm. • Depending on the audio device, information such as title, track number/time and playback status Repeat step 2 to search the desired may not be displayed on this unit.
When activating the BLUETOOTH function Listening to Pandora® You can adjust the volume level. Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [SET BTA VOL] (page 23). Pandora® is available to stream music through your iPhone and Android smartphone. You can control Pandora® on a Available Operations in BLUETOOTH connected iPhone/Android smartphone from this unit.
Rotate the control dial to select an initial from the initial list, then press Handsfree Calling (via Rotate the control dial to select a BLUETOOTH only) name from the name list, then press To use a cellular phone, connect it with this Rotate the control dial to select a unit.
Rotate the control dial to select To switch between handsfree mode [REDIAL], then press it. and handheld mode The phone call starts. During a call, press MODE to switch the phone call audio between the unit and cellular phone. By voice tags Note Depending on the cellular phone, this operation You can make a call by saying the voice tag...
To select the source driving. “Sony | Music Center” is an app for controlling Sony Press SRC repeatedly. Alternatively, press SRC, rotate the control dial to select the desired source, audio devices which are compatible with “Sony | Music Center”, by your iPhone/Android smartphone.
Activate voice recognition, then input “Reply.” microphone. This function requires you to The message input display appears on the “Sony | connect an iPhone to the unit via Music Center” application. BLUETOOTH. Availability is limited to iPhone Input a reply message by voice recognition.
General setup (GENERAL), Sound setup (SOUND), Display setup (DISPLAY), BLUETOOTH setup (BLUETOOTH), Sony | Music Center Setup (SONY APP). Press MENU. Rotate the control dial to select the setup category, then press it. The items that can be set differ depending on the source and settings.
function to. When registration is General Setup (GENERAL) complete, [REGISTERED] is displayed. To register other functions, repeat steps and . DEMO (demonstration) (Available only when [STR CONTROL] is Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF]. set to [CUSTOM].) RESET CUSTOM CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 8) Resets the setting of the steering wheel CAUT ALM (caution alarm)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level: FIRMWARE [+6 dB] – [0 dB] – [-6 dB]. (Available only while the source is off and ([ATT] is displayed at the lowest setting.) the clock is displayed.) SW PHASE (subwoofer phase) Checks/updates the firmware version. For Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], details, visit the support site on the back [REV].
BLUETOOTH Setup Display Setup (DISPLAY) (BLUETOOTH) DIMMER Changes the display brightness: [ON], [OFF], PAIRING (page 9) [CLK] (clock). Connects up to two BLUETOOTH devices: To set this function to be active only during a [DEVICE 1], [DEVICE 2]. fixed period, select [CLK], then set the start and [DEVICE 1] or [DEVICE 2] will be changed to end times.
Additional Information (SONY APP) Updating the Firmware AUTO LAUNCH (auto launch) Activates the “Sony | Music Center” auto launch: To update the firmware, visit the support site [ON], [OFF]. on the back cover, then follow the online When [ON] is selected, “Sony | Music Center”...
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Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Maintenance Specifications Replacing the lithium battery of the FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT remote commander APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN Under normal conditions, the battery will THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. last approximately 1 year. (The service life POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. may be shorter, depending on the NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y conditions of use.)
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USB Player section Power amplifier section Interface: USB (Full-speed) Output: Speaker outputs Maximum current: 1 A Speaker impedance: 4 Ω – 8 Ω The maximum number of recognizable Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 Ω) tracks: General –...
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Bluetooth list of conditions and the following SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony disclaimer in the documentation and/or Corporation is under license. Other other materials provided with the trademarks and trade names are those of distribution.
During playback or reception, the Troubleshooting demonstration mode starts. If no operation is performed for 5 minutes The following checklist will help you remedy with [DEMO-ON] set, the demonstration problems you may encounter with your unit. mode starts. Before going through the checklist below, –...
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The sound cannot be output during playback in Android mode. PTY displays [- - - - - - - -]. While the unit is in Android mode, the The current station is not an RDS station. sound outputs only from the Android ...
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While connected to two BLUETOOTH conditioner is loud, lower the air devices, this unit cannot be detected from conditioner. another device. The phone is not connected. – Disconnect either connection and search When BLUETOOTH audio is played, the for this unit from another device.
A USB device not supporting AOA application in “Sony | Music Center”. (Android Open Accessory) 2.0 is Launch the application again from the “Sony | connected to the unit while [USB MODE] is Music Center” application. set to [ANDROID].
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Make sure the USB device or USB cable is APP -----------: A connection with the application is securely connected. not established. Make the “Sony | Music Center” connection again USB NO MUSIC: There is no playable file. (page 16). Connect a USB device containing playable files (page 28).
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NO STATION - PLEASE - CREATE - STATION - For SiriusXM operation: IN - PANDORA APP: No stations on your account. CH LOCKED Create the station on the mobile device. The channel that you have requested is locked by the radio parental control NOT ALLOWED: The selected operation is feature.
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SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is having If these solutions do not help improve the difficulty receiving the SiriusXM satellite situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. signal. If you take the unit to be repaired because of – Verify that your vehicle is outdoors with CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was a clear view of the sky.
Parts List for Installation Connection/Installation Cautions • Run all ground (earth) leads to a common ground (earth) point. × 2 • Do not get the leads trapped under a screw, or caught in moving parts (e.g., seat ...
Connection Subwoofer* Power amplifier* Satellite radio tuner (SiriusXM)* White White/black striped Front speaker* Gray Gray/black striped Green Green/black striped Rear speaker* Purple Purple/black striped Black Yellow For details, see “Making connections” (page 39). Blue/white striped from a wired remote control (not supplied)* from a car antenna (aerial)
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Memory hold connection Making connections When the yellow power supply lead is To a common ground (earth) point connected, power will always be supplied to the memory circuit even when the ignition First connect the black ground (earth) switch is turned off. lead, then connect the yellow and red power supply leads.
Mounting the unit in the Installation dashboard • Before installing, make sure the catches on Removing the protection collar both sides of the bracket are bent and the bracket inwards 2 mm ( in). • For Japanese cars, see “Mounting the unit Before installing the unit, remove the in a Japanese car”...
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Detaching and attaching the front You may not be able to install this unit in panel some makes of Japanese cars. In such a case, consult your Sony dealer. For details, see “Detaching the Front Panel” (page 8). TOYOTA ...